Sedalia Middle School vs Smith-Cotton High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 3.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Sedalia Middle School
Sedalia · Public middle · Grades 5–5
396 students
Smith-Cotton High School
Sedalia · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,551 students
| Measure | Sedalia Middle School Sedalia, Missouri | Smith-Cotton High School Sedalia, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #155 of 392 | #290 of 497 |
| National rank | #6609 of 15,369 | #9069 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 5–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 396 | 1,551 |
| Enrollment | 396 | 1,551 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 63.6% | 59.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 17.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 55% | 38% |
| city | Sedalia | Sedalia |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sedalia Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.8 vs 47.5).
- •Sedalia Middle School does better on math proficiency (55% vs 38%).
- •Smith-Cotton High School does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 50%).
- •Smith-Cotton High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (59.6% vs 63.6%).
- •Sedalia Middle School does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 17.0).
- •Smith-Cotton High School is the larger school with 1,551 students compared with 396.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Sedalia Middle School better than Smith-Cotton High School?
On the Success Index (US), Sedalia Middle School ranks higher (54.8 vs 47.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Sedalia Middle School and Smith-Cotton High School?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Sedalia and Sedalia in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Sedalia Middle School: 396. Smith-Cotton High School: 1,551. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Sedalia Middle School and Smith-Cotton High School rank in Missouri?
Sedalia Middle School is 155th of 392 and Smith-Cotton High School is 290th of 497 among middle schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).